2014 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE
The 2014 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2014 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE, potentially affecting up to 417 vehicles.
Recall 14V694000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
| 417 vehicles affected
Defect: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Triumph Thunderbird, Thunderbird ABS, Tiger 800,Tiger 800 ABS, Thruxton, and Bonneville motorcycles manufactured February 6, 2014, to August 7, 2014. The engine control unit may improperly activate the fuel injectors.
Consequence: Improper signalling to, and activation of, the fuel injectors could cause the engine to unexpectedly lose power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will modify the internal ECU hardware, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB519.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I WAS RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE TO WORK IN THE CITY, WHEN IT STARTED TO RAIN. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE INSTRUMENTS TURNED OFF. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE BIKE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RE-START. MY MECHANIC FOUND WATER IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND SPECIFIED THAT THE FUEL PUMP CONTROLS PASS THROUGH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, AND THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAD BEEN "BURNED OUT". I HAVE PURCHASED A NEW INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR $690, IN ADDITION TO THE LABOR OF FINDING THE ISSUE AND REPLACING PART.
I WAS RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE TO WORK IN THE CITY, WHEN IT STARTED TO RAIN. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE INSTRUMENTS TURNED OFF. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE BIKE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RE-START. MY MECHANIC FOUND WATER IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND SPECIFIED THAT THE FUEL PUMP CONTROLS PASS THROUGH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, AND THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAD BEEN "BURNED OUT". I HAVE PURCHASED A NEW INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR $690, IN ADDITION TO THE LABOR OF FINDING THE ISSUE AND REPLACING PART.
I WAS RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE TO WORK IN THE CITY, WHEN IT STARTED TO RAIN. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE INSTRUMENTS TURNED OFF. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE BIKE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RE-START. MY MECHANIC FOUND WATER IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND SPECIFIED THAT THE FUEL PUMP CONTROLS PASS THROUGH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, AND THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAD BEEN "BURNED OUT". I HAVE PURCHASED A NEW INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR $690, IN ADDITION TO THE LABOR OF FINDING THE ISSUE AND REPLACING PART.
Safety Rating for the 2014 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2014 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SMT-SB-497 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
We have identified that there is a possibility that the spring washers for the ignition switch screws may be missing on the above models. Dealers are requested to remove and refit the ignition switch screws with spring washers.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE
- 2010 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE — 0 complaints
- 2011 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE — 0 complaints
- 2013 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE — 0 complaints
- 2014 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE (current)
Other TRIUMPH Models
- TRIUMPH ROCKET III — 39 total complaints
- TRIUMPH THRUXTON — 33 total complaints
- TRIUMPH SPRINT ST — 28 total complaints
- TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD — 22 total complaints
- TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 CCM ABS — 22 total complaints
- TRIUMPH TRIUMPH — 21 total complaints
- TRIUMPH TT600 — 21 total complaints
- TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE — 19 total complaints